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Title: Andrew Gregg Curtin, 1815?-1894
Description: Lawyer, politician., American Celebrities Album., Retrospective conversion record: original entry.
Date: ca. 1870
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department American Celebrities Album [(I)P.9100.26c]

Title: Grand mass meeting! Freemen of Northampton County! You are cordially invited to attend a meeting of the Friends of the Union, at Easton, on Monday, 21st day of Sep., 1863, at two o'clock in the afternoon, in the public square, where his excellency, Gov. A.G. Curtin! the soldiers' friend! the patriot and statesman! the tried friend of the Union, and able Governor of Pennsylvania! with other distinguished speakers! will address the people. Let the friends of Curtin and freedom rally from every part of the county. Easton, September 11th, 1863
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Friends of the Union (Northampton County, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Friends (6)5777.F.44a (McAllister)

Title: Soldiers read! Letter from Gen. McClellan Orange, N.J., October 12th, 1863. Hon. Chas. J. Biddle, Dear Sir:--My attention has been called to an article in the Philadelphia press, asserting that I had written to the managers of a Democratic meeting of Allentown, disapproving the objects of the meeting, and that if I voted and spoke, it would be in favor of Governor Curtin. ... I desire to state clearly and distinctly that, having some few days ago had a full conversation with Judge Woodward, I find that our views agree, and I regard his election as governor of Pennsylvania, call for by the interests of the nation
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 McClellan 5793.F.68a (McAllister)

Title: Grand gathering of patriots! All friends of Lincoln and Johnson! All gallant veterans who have fought for our glorious Union; all who honor our brave soldiers; all who are determined that the majority shall rule, all who would negotiate an honorable peace with Grant, Sheridan, Sherman & Farragut as peace commissioners; ... all Americans, native and adopted, are requested to meet at Independence Square, on Saturday evening, October 8th, 1864 to testify their devotion to the Constitution and the Union! which armed traitors in some states, and unarmed sympathizers in others are trying to overthrow Let all the people come! and with united voices proclaim, that in spite of slaveholding nabobs and European despots our country shall forever remain a free land for posterity and a home for the oppressed of all nations! God and our country, freedom forever. The following eloquent and distinguished speakers will address the meeting: Hon. Andrew G. Curtin, ... and other distinguished speakers. A grand display of fireworks will take place on the adjournment of the meeting in the square
Description: One poster printed on three 82 x 117 cm. sheets; second sheet begins: All gallant veterans who have fought for our glorious Union; third sheet begins: and with united voices proclaim, that in spite of slaveholding nabobs and European despots., The names of 23 other speakers follow Andrew G. Curtin., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, on the first sheet, is a U.S. flag, flanked by the typeset words: No North, no South, one country. The stars and stripes for all the land. Maine, Vermont, Mobile, Atlanta, Shenandoah., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: National Union City Executive Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Nat Union (5)5777.F.41 (McAllister)

Title: County meeting! Freemen of Northampton County! You are earnestly requested to attend the county convention of the Friends of the Union, at C.L. Whitesell's Hotel, L. Nazareth, on Saturday, Sep. 12, 1863. Let the friends of Gov. Curtin rally from every township! Ex-Gov. Randall of Wisconsin, and Hon. Chales [sic] Gibbons, of Philadelphia, both able and eloquent speakers, will address the meeting. A general turn out is earnestly desired, to nominate a strong and popular ticket! Sept. 9, 1863
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Friends of the Union (Northampton County, Pa.)
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Friends (6)5777.F.46 (McAllister)

Title: Grand celebration of the organization of the National Union Club of Philadelphia! The executive committee of the National Union Club having directed the Committee on Meetings to make arrangements for celebrating the anniversary of the organization of the club, the undersigned give notice to their fellow-citizens that the celebration will take place at the Academy of Music! On Friday evening, March 11th. The following distinguished gentlemen have consented to be present and address the meeting: Hon. Hannibal Hamlin vice president of the United States. His Excellency Governor Curtin! Senator Lane, of Indiana. Hon. Henry T. Blow, of Missouri. Hon. Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky. Hon. Amos Myers, of Pennsylvania. With other distinguished local speakers. The doors of the Academy will be open at 7 o'clock, and the proceedings will commence promptly at half-past 7 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained at the club house, 1105 Chestnut Street. Reserved seats for ladies. Will be obtained only from the undersigned members of the Committee on Meetings: Geo. T. Thorn, ch'n
Description: March 11 fell on a Friday in 1864., Printed in red and blue; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 108.8 x 73.5 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: National Union Club (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Nat Union (5)5777.F.8 (McAllister)

Title: Our whole country! Grand rally of the loyal citizens of the 20th Ward! On Wednesday evening, 7th instant. At the intersection of Ridge Av. & 19th Street. Let all the friends of the gallant Curtin, the friends of the government, and the friends of the soldiers, come! Let all opposed to surrendering our government as bequeathed to us by our heroic fathers, into the hands of traitors, come! Come not as Democrats, not as Republicans, but as American citizens, proud of the past and hopeful of the future of your country, and rally 'round the flag! The following speakers will be present and address the meeting: Gov. Randall, of Wisconsin, Col. Saml. N. Price, of New York, Wm. B. Mann, Esq., Gen. Bruce of N.Y., Dr. Wm. Elder, Jas. Lynd, and others
Description: Gov. Andrew Curtin stood for reelection in 1863., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Our (5)5777.F.16 (McAllister)

Title: Union mass meeting! The friends of the government of the United States, and supporters of the national and state authorities, without regard to party distinction, will assemble in mass convention at Chester! On Thursday, October 8th, in the afternoon and evening commencing at 2 and 7 o'clock, P.M. Come men of Pennsylvania, in the spirit of freedom, to support your brave brethren who are in arms ... your government, and for the protection of your property and homes. Come! all who are in favor of the supremacy of law, order and the Constitution, and who wish to avoid the anarchy and despotism which an atrocious rebellion would impose on the freemen of the United States. The following gentlemen will be present and address the meeting: Gov. Andrew G. Curtin, Gen. B.F. Bruce, of New York, Col. R.S. Mathews, of Baltimore, Col. Philip S. White, of Philadelphia, John W. Forney, Esq. Hon. John M. Broomall, " John Hickman, Wayne McVeagh, Esq. Morton McMichael, Esq. and other eminent speakers who will be sent by the State Central Committee. A splendid display of pyrotecnics will take place in the evening, under the direction of Prof. Jackson
Description: There are 105 additional names listed in the Committee of Arrangements., Oct. 8 fell on a Thursday in 1863., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L.Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, shows an eagle on a shield, with the banner: No party but our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn and repaired, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Union (5)5777.F.15 (McAllister)

Title: No party but our country 9th Ward! 9th Ward! State officers. Governor, Andrew G. Curtin Judge of Supreme Court, Hon. Daniel Agnew Assembly, sixth district, Isaac H. O'Harra City officers. City treasurer, Henry Bumm, city commissioner, Philip Hamilton Recorder of deeds, L.R. Broomall, clerk of court of Quarter Sessions, Geo. H. Moore Prothonotary of district court, George Kelly, coroner, Wm. Taylor Ward officers. Select Council, John Price Wetherill, Aderman, Samuel P. Jones, Jr School directors, David Brooks, B.W. Beesley, Daniel Steinmetz Wm. E. Tenbrook for the unexpired term of A.D. Taylor Constable. John Urian
Description: Henry Bumm was elected to a two-year term as city treasurer in October 1863., Printed in red and black., The illustration is an eagle with the banner: Liberty and Union!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 No party (5)5777.F.25 (McAllister)